A quick guide to learn the most widely-used operating system by network security professionals

Overview

Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results
Covers over 30 different tools included in Kali Linux
Easy guide to set up and install Kali Linux under different hardware sets
Step by step examples to get started with pen-testing tools
In Detail

Kali Linux is currently the de-facto standard operating system of the security industry. It acts as a Swiss army knife and is a one-stop solution to most of the problems faced by security professionals. The availability of different open source and free tools under a single banner makes it easy and quick while dealing with security assessments.

Teaching you how to use various tools and techniques effectively using Kali while working on real time scenarios, this concise and practical guide wastes no time, moving straight in to the core topic sand covering various important security assessment tools bundled in Kali Linux.

Beginning with the journey through security assessments, from basic features such as information gathering to working on vulnerability assessment tools, web application pen-testing, cracking passwords, and more. The book also moves on to some advanced concepts such as exploitation frameworks and their architecture, forensic tools, and more. The book eloquently covers various levels of information security.

What you will learn from this book

Install Kali Linux on standalone or virtual machines
Understand the file structure of Kali Linux
Gather information and scanning using tools like Nmap
Undertake vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
Work with exploitation frameworks
Penetration testing with web applications
Break passwords, create backdoors, and rooting etc
Complete forensic analysis using Kali
Approach

Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks. A quick and handy guide for those who are willing to get straight into the business. This book will build a strong foundation for those who are willing to cover different security assessment areas by mastering various tools and techniques.

Who this book is written for

If you are a beginners or an experienced security professional who is willing to dive deeper into the world of information security, then this book is perfect for you. The book is written is simple technical language which requires only a basic knowledge of security assessments and the Linux operating system.

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